Overview

Palermo, Sicily, 1980. Mafia member Tommaso Buscetta decides to move to Brazil with his family fleeing the constant war between the different clans of the criminal organization. But when, after living several misfortunes, he is forced to return to Italy, he makes a bold decision that will change his life and the destiny of Cosa Nostra forever.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 6 awards, including the David di Donatellos for Best Film and Best Director (2020)
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Nominations
5 award nominations, including the European Film Award for Best Film (2019)
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Box office
Grossed $5.33M worldwide
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Setting
Set in Palermo, Brazil, São Paulo and 2 other places
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Music
Music by Nicola Piovani
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Vladan Radovic
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Details

Director: Marco Bellocchio
Writers: Marco BellocchioScreenplay
Ludovica RampoldiScreenplay
Valia SantellaScreenplay
Francesco PiccoloScreenplay
Original title: Il traditore
Status: Released
Release date: May 23, 2019
Original language: Italian
Countries: Brazil, France, Germany, Italy